Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country

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Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country

24/7 Emergency Veterinary Clinic Serving the High Country of North Carolina
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The Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, PLLC was established by Dr. David Linzey and his wife, Debi, in 2005. Our goal has remained the same: providing quality after-hours emergency veterinary care to the residents of the North Carolina High Country and surrounding areas. Until that time, local veterinarians participated in a rotational schedule where different doctors were on-call various different nights and weekends. The opening of our practice provided a service to area pet owners not previously available: highly-trained and skilled veterinarians and technicians whose sole responsibility and focus is to provide emergency care for sick and injured pets until their regular veterinarian can take over care at the appropriate time.

11/13/2025

Kindness isn’t ruff, it’s easy! On World Kindness Day, we challenge you to do one small act of kindness for a pet or person. 💗

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans. Thank you for your service.

11/06/2025

Tis the season of giving back. Whether through donations or volunteering, every bit helps. And if you’re ready to welcome a new pet to your family, your local shelter is the perfect place to start!

11/03/2025

What do clean water, happy pets, and safe communities have in common? They’re all part of the bigger picture. One Health Day is all about how people, animals, and the planet stay healthy together.

10/31/2025

Happy Howl-o-Ween from all of us at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! 👻 We hope your Halloween is filled with fun and fright! 🎃🐾

We are open 24 hours tonight if you find yourself with a pet emergency just give us a call at 828-268-2833. If you are concerned your pet ingested something toxic, please plan to call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435.

10/30/2025

The best kind of Halloween prep?
Giving your pet some love (and treats) for National Treat Your Pet Day. 🧡

10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day! 😺 Today’s all about celebrating our feline friends. Share a picture of your cat in the comments and let us know what makes them purr-sonally special! ❤️

10/27/2025

Cue the confetti and the chorus of joyful barks and meows! 🎉🐾

After 19 remarkable years of leadership, late-night heroics, and endless heart, our beloved Hospital Manager, Mandi, officially retired from the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country last month!

Mandi has been the steady heartbeat of our clinic, calming both pets and people during their scariest moments. She has trained teams, comforted families, advocated for every creature who crossed our threshold, and helped build the standard of care that defines us today. Mandi’s legacy lives in the countless lives she touched.

Retirement looks good on you, Mandi. We picture quieter evenings, more fresh mountain air, and perhaps a dog or two insisting you still check their vitals.

Thank you for every shift, every emergency, every victory, and every tear.
You gave this place your heart. We will forever be better because of you. ❤️

Please join us in celebrating Mandi’s extraordinary career and wishing her the happiest new chapter yet! ✨🐶🐱🌄

10/26/2025

🎃🐾 Halloween Pet Safety Tips from Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country 👻✨

Spooky season brings costumes, candy, and creepy-cute chaos. Keep your four-legged sidekicks safe with a little Halloween magic:

🕸️ Hide the Treats
Chocolate and sugar-free goodies (especially those with xylitol) turn trick-or-treat into a scary night for pets. Store candy high and tight.

🍬 No Mystery Snacks
Curious noses love wrappers. Foil and plastic can cause tummy trouble worthy of a horror movie. Trash those wrappers quickly. Also watch out for those glow sticks. They look like toys. They taste like regret. Keep glow necklaces and light sticks away from playful chompers.

🧛 Costumes: Comfort First
Fluffy might look fang-tastic in a cape, yet costumes should never restrict breathing, movement, or vision. Try a test run before the big night.

🚪 Door Patrol
Trick-or-treaters mean constant doorbell dings. Pets can bolt into the night faster than a ghostly swoop. Secure them in a cozy room with toys or calming music. Make sure that your pet has a collar with tags or an updated microchip keeps reunions quick if spooky chaos leads to an accidental escape.

🦇 Beware of Decorations
Fake webs, candles, and dangling décor invite pounces and problems. Choose pet-friendly setups that won’t cause burns or tangles.

If you suspect your pet has eaten something toxic, please call ASPCA Animal Poison Control before heading into our clinic.
🧪 ASPCA Animal Poison Control:
888-426-4435

If you suspect your pet is feeling frightful, we are OPEN 24 Hours for emergencies throughout Halloween night.
📞 Give us a call right away:
Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country
828-268-2833

Wishing you a safe, tail-wagging, whisker-twitching Halloween! 🎃🐶🐱✨

10/22/2025

Shelter pups are full of love and loyalty! 🐕 Have you welcomed a shelter dog into your home? Share their story and a photo with us!

10/19/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing Lead Veterinary Assistants, Heather! 🐾 Your dedication, compassion, and calm under pressure make every day better for our team and our patients. We’re so lucky to have you at the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country! 💙

10/16/2025

🐾 Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) — the unsung heroes of animal healthcare! 🩺🐶🐱
At the Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, our RVTs are a vital part of the team, providing expert medical care, compassionate support, and critical assistance during emergencies. From monitoring anesthesia to performing lab tests, administering treatments, and comforting worried pet parents, RVTs do it all - often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of the clinic.

Please join us in giving a HUGE thank you to our exceptional RVTs:
💙 Elizabeth
💙 Marie
💙 Morgan

Your dedication, skill, and compassion make a life-saving difference every day — for pets and their people. We are so grateful for everything you do!

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1710 NC/105
Boone, NC
28607

Telephone

+18282682833

Website

http://animalemergencyclinicboone.com/

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One of the most frightening situations for a pet owner to face is the untimely injury or illness of a beloved family pet. Many times, these situations occur during hours when the family veterinarian is unavailable during weeknights, weekends and holidays. The Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, PLLC is a facility specially equipped to handle the urgent care needs of pets on an after-hours basis. Located in Boone, NC, this regional referral center serves pets and their owners in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountain communities. The veterinary team at Animal Emergency and Pet Care Clinic of the High Country has been offering exceptional veterinary care to the pets of our community since 2005. We greet every pet owner and pet with the same level of compassionate care, treating each client as though they were a part of our family, and each patient as though they were our own pet. It is our veterinary team’s mission to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care to each and every one of our patients, while also treating their owners with respect and compassion. Our team members are like our family to us, and when you bring your pet to us for care, you are being welcomed into our warm family environment, as well. As members of the veterinary profession, the team at Animal Emergency and Pet Care Clinic of the High Country strives to use our scientific knowledge and veterinary medical skills to benefit animals. We are committed to protecting animal health, relieving suffering, promoting public health, and advancing our knowledge to always enable us to better serve you!